Anna Zavorotnyuk, widely discussed on social media as the owner of a page linked to Meta, has openly spoken about the fear that followed a severe car crash. She explained that the accident has changed how she views driving and placed a lasting weight on her sense of independence behind the wheel.
In her own words, she described a traumatic incident that occurred shortly after she had just obtained certain rights. The crash involved seven vehicles, with a Gazelle reportedly passing over the scene, causing a chain reaction that left her tossed to the side of the road. She recalled that the force of the impact seemed to set off a domino effect among the other cars, leading to a startling and chaotic moment. After this event, she said, her enthusiasm for driving diminished and she found it difficult to reclaim the confidence she once had while behind the wheel. [Citation: Contemporary media interview]
Following the crash, the traveler in her story chose to relocate to New York, explaining that the city’s dense traffic and scarce parking had already shaped a perception that few people here regularly own or operate cars. She suggested that parking constraints contribute to a culture where many residents rely on public transit, rideshares, or walking rather than private vehicles. This shift contrasted with her memories of Moscow, where the habit of owning a car still felt pervasive in everyday life. The move prompted reflections on whether she might eventually regain her driving independence, but she admitted the fear lingered and continued to influence her decisions about getting behind the wheel again. [Citation: Urban mobility analysis]
There is also mention of a moment when she accompanied her grandmother to a monastery, a detail that painted a personal, human side to the public narrative surrounding her experiences and evolving relationship with travel, safety, and personal autonomy. [Citation: Personal profile piece]